2027 Silly Season

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Good spot for him. 

mb60 wrote:

On a 250 still ? How old is Max this year 

aeffertz wrote:

Yep. He’s 33 this year. For reference, Roczen is 32, Tomac is currently 33. 

Is it sx only? Sx/wsx? In his recent lewis interview it sounded like he was kinda done with outdoors

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ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

Also doesn't make much sense with them always doing WSX and that schedule starting to creep into outdoors. 

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

They did the full series last year with Paturel and Nichols. I thought they were doing the full series again this year with Nichols?

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

im surprised they werent going outdoors this year  with their current sponsors as Twisted Tea is marketed for the summer time. but i imagine the OG plan was to go mx with Nichols and Anderson, and with ando out, no hate on Nichols but thats a lot of money for a guy struggling for top 20's. 

It would be a solid team with Anderson and Mookie or barcia 

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

ohh_454 wrote:

They did the full series last year with Paturel and Nichols. I thought they were doing the full series again this year with Nichols?

Nichols only raced the first two this year but good call on Paturel last year. I literally had no idea he raced the whole series with them last year, I thought he just did a select few races like they’ve been doing. 

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aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

ohh_454 wrote:

They did the full series last year with Paturel and Nichols. I thought they were doing the full series again this year with Nichols?

aeffertz wrote:
Nichols only raced the first two this year but good call on Paturel last year. I literally had no idea he raced the whole series with...

Nichols only raced the first two this year but good call on Paturel last year. I literally had no idea he raced the whole series with them last year, I thought he just did a select few races like they’ve been doing. 

Yaa, Nichols has been a disappointment since moving up to the 450 class, shoot he was getting similar results on the Beta that he’s getting on the Suzuki. I also would think the team would want to do the full outdoor series seeing as Twisted Tea is a title sponsor and the outdoor folks seem like their demographic lol

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

I remember in 2001 when MC was going to be 30... how over the hill that was for the sport at the time. Now its the norm... heck, Barcia is 35 next year.

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

Flatliner wrote:
I remember in 2001 when MC was going to be 30... how over the hill that was for the sport at the time. Now its the...

I remember in 2001 when MC was going to be 30... how over the hill that was for the sport at the time. Now its the norm... heck, Barcia is 35 next year.

I remember that too, I thought he was old as hell too lol in 01 I was also thinking Dowd and Guy Cooper were grandpas 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think guy cooper holeshot Glen Helen on 01 on a KTM 520 when he was 40 yrs old, I thought he was old as dirt lol

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

This is the first year they haven’t raced all of Pro Motocross from what I recall.

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ohh_454 wrote:
ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that...

ML was saying HEP was pushing for Mookie to do outdoors so that could be a hold up there for him. Barcias also going for that spot at HEP now. 

aeffertz wrote:
I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors...

I wonder if that means HEP got a new sponsor that wants them to do the full series? I don’t think they’ve raced the full Outdoors schedule before?

ML512 wrote:

This is the first year they haven’t raced all of Pro Motocross from what I recall.

Damn, I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing that I haven’t noticed. 

Alright, well throw that conspiracy out! Grinning

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Did I see somewhere that Shimoda extended through ‘27?

Also that Mookie is possibly gonna race on a leased Husky?

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Did I see somewhere that Shimoda extended through ‘27?

Also that Mookie is possibly gonna race on a leased Husky?

Shimoda’s existing contract already takes him through 2027.

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Did I see somewhere that Shimoda extended through ‘27?

Also that Mookie is possibly gonna race on a leased Husky?

ML512 wrote:

Shimoda’s existing contract already takes him through 2027.

Does that contract put him on the 450 when he can come back from his injury? God knows he deserves it. 

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aeffertz wrote:

Anstie to ClubMX for ‘27 and ‘28. 

Now that we have official word on this. I remember DB saying recently that they didn't have room/$$$ for anyone else very recently. Is there some Yamaha money taking him to club?

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truck wrote:

Matthes and keefer both saying they've heard Malcom to kawi. Marchbanks already signed. So 3 guys on 450 or do they already know chase is leaving? 

Probably insurance and they’ll just run a three-man team if Chase does come back. 

kxking wrote:

This is probably a great move for Kawasaki, Malcolm has never been one to complain about his bike, and just seems to make them work. 

Well, let’s see if Chase still has a job at Kawasaki. 😎

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TeamGreen wrote:

Well, let’s see if Chase still has a job at Kawasaki. 😎

Hopefully not.

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TeamGreen wrote:

Well, let’s see if Chase still has a job at Kawasaki. 😎

I'd venture a guess that it might be worse for Kawasaki than for Sexton if he doesn't.

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TeamGreen wrote:

Well, let’s see if Chase still has a job at Kawasaki. 😎

davistld01 wrote:

I'd venture a guess that it might be worse for Kawasaki than for Sexton if he doesn't.

Sure…it’s the bike 🤣

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What is there, 10 manufacturers? 
Gas Has and Husky go away next year mote than likely. 
Theres only 2 guys at the top and a third close behind. 
So 2 companies have the top 3 guys. Hands down. 
if I was any one of the companies Id be looking at that consistent guy, a 5-10 rider. 
I thought that guy was AP. 
Herrup? 
Tondel?

 
 

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Did I see somewhere that Shimoda extended through ‘27?

Also that Mookie is possibly gonna race on a leased Husky?

ML512 wrote:

Shimoda’s existing contract already takes him through 2027.

davistld01 wrote:

Does that contract put him on the 450 when he can come back from his injury? God knows he deserves it. 

Why does Jo deserve a 450 ride?

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kpiper wrote:

Why does Jo deserve a 450 ride?

Exactly. Love Jo, but holy shit whether it be for injury or slow starts, the guy can’t manage a full competitive season in a very, very mid 250 talent pool.

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Jo "deserves" a 450 ride? What

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I am interested to see the bidding war for Cole Davies, that kid has a future ! 

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Be an interesting listen on today's Pulp show with Oscar Wirdeman calling in. 

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kiwifan wrote:

I am interested to see the bidding war for Cole Davies, that kid has a future ! 

He’s staying with Star.

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Did I miss anyone talking about Anstie to Club for the next couple of years ?

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mb60 wrote:

Did I miss anyone talking about Anstie to Club for the next couple of years ?

Yes.

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Did Shane sign with Beta? Sounds like it... 

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